Contest for hair and makeup artists

The first ever in Nagaland ‘Color trophy’ contest for hair stylist and make-up artist under the theme ‘Tribal Inspiration’ presenting by Glamazon Events with Kuzholuzo Nienu (Azo), Medical minister as the chief guest and Nise Meruno and Velarie Kachari, celebrity make up artist as the panel of judges would be held on July 9 at Niathu Resort, Dimapur. Addressing media persons at Café Destination, media and publicity secretary for the event, Moanungsang stated the event was the first step in encouraging people in Nagaland from the make-up and hairstyling industry.  “We believe that people from this art have never been given the limelight to come up and showcase their talents and creativity, and plan to draw out artistes from their comfort zone i.e their saloon, he said.  Referring to the theme of the event, ‘Tribal Inspiration’ Moanungsang felt that artistes will finally have a chance to incorporate modern styles, in fusion with Naga culture into their design and keep their roots intact.  He also expressed hope that the event would garner positive response from not only make-up artistes, and hairstylist but the public as well since it would be the first of its kind in Nagaland with the contest held on an annual basis.  Glamazon Events was established in the year 2009 by Calvina Sumi, a professional make-up and hair stylist trained from Pivot Point Academy Delhi. Calvina, who was awarded the best student of the batch award, worked for Loreal and F Chisel (FTV) Delhi for five years. She also had a brief stint with designers such as Rohit Bal and Malini Ramani, model and celebrity like Tanushree Dutta, Liza, Esther Jamir and sports personality Vijender Singh. The driving force for her zeal and enthusiasm arose for a need to generate professional job avenues in the art of hair and grooming industry and to do away with the pressure on youth who are forced to pursue white collared jobs, or else branded as ‘educated unemployed’.  The main challenge according to Calvina is doing away with the stigma of being unemployed and persuade originality, uniqueness and to celebrate the essence of self-reliance through hard work and become proficient. Moa disclosed the ‘Color trophy’ would comprise of four categories, i.e. Best make-up artist (male/female) and Best hair stylist (male/female) while the winner would walk away with a sum of `15000 cash prize along with a trophy and certificate. Registration fee has been priced at `1500 for any categories and each participant can take part in all categories provided they bring their own models, added Moa. Forms would be available at Glamazon Saloon, Hiyo Café, Changes Saloon and Café Destination (Dimapur), and Dream café Kohima.  For further information, one may get in touch with Calvina Sumi at 9615263116 and 9774053115.  (Staff Reporter) 

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